Once payment has been received, the ‘company’ generally disappears and can no longer be contacted by phone or email.

How Does It Affect Participants?

This practice undermines our participants.

For example, when they arrive at the hotel or residence where the booking has been made, they discover that their reservation doesn’t exist. They must then find last-minute accommodation and have no possibility of getting their money back.

How Can you Avoid These Frauds?

Before making any commitment with an unknown provider, we recommend that you:

Thoroughly check all documentation regarding the company making the offer. In France, for example, all property rental agencies and travel agencies must hold a professional license, a bank guarantee and civil liability insurance. These details must be included on all official documentation, including their website.

Do not only rely on the presence of our logos on providers’ websites, as it appears that the Reed MIDEM name and those of our events are being used unlawfully.

Book through a trusted transportation provider such as Sixt, Chabé, Azur Hélicoptère, Air France. More information about travel and transportation here.

Book through a trusted accommodation provider such as Cannes Rentals Certification, Everything Cannes, Immosol, and Dovetail Foks. Reed MIDEM can also help you book your accommodation with partner hotels.

Verify that a provider is trustworthy by contacting our Accommodation Department. More information about accommodation .

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